Let’s face it, living in today’s fast-paced and hectic lifestyle, (we) may neglect what matters the most. And that is taking it slow such as prepping a fresh and well-balanced breakfast meal. But time may not be ideal due to various reasons. This, in turn, may result in making hasty decisions to reach out to whatever food that we can get our hands on.
This brings us to meal replacement, which typically comes in liquid or powder forms. Depending on the brands, meal replacement is naturally sweetened with stevia or monk fruit. It is fortified with essential vitamins & minerals, protein and other nutritious ingredients to keep you satiated for hours.
So, whether you are in the (morning) rush and need something healthy and filling or to manage your weight, here is our list of 6 meal replacements you can buy online.
1) TasteBudds
Just add water, shake for just 15 seconds and drink. That’s TasteBudds, a nutritious liquid meal that comes in a portable pouch packaging. This proudly homegrown brand is the brainchild of Collin Chang and Joslyn Yip, who are committed to bringing convenient healthy products at an affordable price. They offer four different flavours include Black Sesame, Mango Coconut, Matcha and Chocolate Sea Salt. All these liquid meals are packed with vitamins and minerals and have no added sugar. Instead, they are sweetened using natural stevia. They are also dairy-free, making them ideal for those with lactose intolerance.
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2) Amazin’ Graze
Amazin’ Graze may have been known for its healthy snacks and nut butter. But if you are looking for a meal replacement, this brand has you covered with its Plant-Based Protein Blend. Available in a 700g tub, they have classic chocolate and vanilla flavours and the good news is that both contain no sugar and are gluten-free as well. Each serving packs 25 grams of non-GMO pea protein while the blend contains nutritional values such as 18 amino acids and Fibersol. The latter is a dietary fibre that helps keep your blood glucose in check and reduces LDL (bad) cholesterol.
3) Signature Market
Signature Market’s Cal Down Meal Replacement comes in three flavours include Matcha, Luscious Cocoa and Red Bean & Barley. Preparing this meal replacement drink is easy: Add water into the pouch, shake it, sip or pour it into the glass. Cal Down Meal Replacement contains no artificial ingredients, only the good stuff that goes into the pouch — real ingredients, 18 vitamins & minerals and three essential active compounds, to name a few. These active compounds in question include Oxxynea, Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAA) and Medium-Chain Trigylceride (MCT) Oil Powder, all of which help to give your body the optimum daily nutritional needs. The Cal Down Meal Replacement can also keep you full for around 4 hours, thanks to its added protein and fibre content like chia seeds and rolled oats.
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4) Nutriblend
HiBlendr, the brand behind the popular portable blender also sells a meal replacement called NutriBlend Superfood Meal Replacement. Each box comes with 15 sachets, offering the bittersweet taste of Pure Belgian Cocoa. And by “pure”, Nutriblend contains no added sugar or artificial flavouring. This meal replacement comes fortified with a trio of plant-based proteins from sacha inchi, soy and pea. It has other nutrients like Oxxynea and PLX extracts, all of which have antioxidant-rich properties. The combination of prebiotics and probiotics, in the meantime, promotes better digestive health. Each serving can satiate you for around 3-4 hours and you have it blend with cold or warm water.
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5) Total Image
Total Image, the wellness brand which has been around since 1984, offers a meal replacement called Meal Shape. As the name suggests, it was formulated to aid weight loss, even though you can drink it for general health. It packs with the nutritious goodness of various multigrain (24 types, to be exact), OatS’elect Beta Glucan and cactus fruit extract from France. The latter has antioxidant-rich properties and diuretic effects to help enhance fat burn. This lactose-free meal replacement also contains beetroot and soy protein and has less sugar and sodium. Best to consume 1-2 cups per day by adding two scoops with warm water.
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6) KITSUI
KITSUI 39 Superfood Meal Replacement covers everything you need for your daily nutritional requirement. It packs with ingredients including beta-glucan BG25, spirulina, sacha inchi, prebiotics and 17 vitamins & minerals. The natural sweetness of this meal replacement drink comes from luo han guo (monk fruit). You can add cold or room-temperature water and stir evenly. Each box comes with 15 sachets.
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